Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mart.) Coville
Source:
ildis
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Century Dict.10: 111 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164061
Common Names
- Curly-leaf Stryphnodendron
- Curly-leaf Quebracho
- Curly-leaf Palo Blanco
Synonyms
- Mimosa barbadetimam Vell. [valid]
- Mimosa virginalis Arruda [unknown]
- Acacia adstringens Mart. [valid]
- Stryphnodendron barbatimam Mart. [unknown]
- Stryphnodendron barbadetimam (Vell.) Mart. [valid]
Description
Stryphnodendron adstringens (also called Adstringent Stryphnodendron, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico. It has yellow-green flowers and grows in open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Stryphnodendron adstringens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fuelwood and timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Stryphnodendron adstringens are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stryphnodendron adstringens is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they are well-rooted.
Where to Find Stryphnodendron adstringens
Stryphnodendron adstringens can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Stryphnodendron adstringens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stryphnodendron adstringens?
Stryphnodendron adstringens
What is the family of Stryphnodendron adstringens?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Stryphnodendron adstringens?
Curtis's Stryphnodendron
Species in the Stryphnodendron genus
Stryphnodendron adstringens,
Stryphnodendron flammatum,
Stryphnodendron pulcherrimum,
Stryphnodendron guianense,
Stryphnodendron polyphyllum,
Stryphnodendron cristalinae,
Stryphnodendron foreroi,
Stryphnodendron microstachyum,
Stryphnodendron rotundifolium,
Stryphnodendron porcatum,
Stryphnodendron barbatulum,
Stryphnodendron levelii,
Stryphnodendron pumilum,
Stryphnodendron roseiflorum,
Stryphnodendron cristalinae,
Stryphnodendron foreroi,
Stryphnodendron confertum,
Stryphnodendron platyspicum,
Stryphnodendron heringeri,
Stryphnodendron sallesianum,
Stryphnodendron flavotomentosum,
Species in the Fabaceae family